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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.14, 668.34 and 318.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.14, 668.34 and 318.48 is: 439.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.14 : 668.34 = 318.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.14/668.34 = 318.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.14x = 668.34 × 318.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.14x = 212,852.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,852.92/484.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.65

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